NIH-funded research NIH-funded research

Evaluating innovative proposals for clinical impact and commercial success

Official title: Evaluation Core

Funded at Johns Hopkins University · NIH-10919817 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is looking at new ideas to make healthcare better and more effective, especially for people in underserved communities, and it will help innovators improve their proposals to increase their chances of success.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionJohns Hopkins University
NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Baltimore, United States)
Project startSeptember 30, 2022
Project endJune 30, 2027
Funding year2024
Award (this year)$452,129
NIH project number5U54EB033664-03
Project IDNIH-10919817 on NIH RePORTER

Who could benefit from this research

Could help

Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include innovators and entrepreneurs in the healthcare sector, particularly those focusing on underserved communities.

Less likely to help

Patients who are not involved in healthcare innovation or do not have access to the proposed solutions may not receive direct benefits from this research.

What this research studies

This research focuses on evaluating a wide range of innovative proposals aimed at improving clinical outcomes and commercial viability in healthcare. The Evaluation Core will assess these proposals to identify those with the highest potential for impact, while also providing feedback to help innovators refine their ideas. By leveraging a web-based platform, the project aims to ensure that evaluations are consistent and thorough, ultimately guiding innovators on how to enhance their chances of success, especially in underserved communities.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to the development of innovative healthcare solutions that significantly improve patient outcomes.

How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives have successfully utilized similar evaluation frameworks to enhance healthcare innovations, indicating a promising approach.

Where this research is happening

  • Johns Hopkins University
    Baltimore, United States
    Active

Researchers

  • Principal investigator: Yazdi, Youseph — Johns Hopkins University
  • Study coordinator: Yazdi, Youseph

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.
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